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Is Dioon mejiae toxic to cats?

Dioon mejiae

Toxic to cats

Yes — dioon mejiae is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies cycads (Cycas and Zamia spp.) as toxic; as a true cycad, Dioon mejiae contains cycasin and related glycosides. All parts, especially the seeds, can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, liver failure and death. Keep well away from pets and seek a vet immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate dioon mejiae

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move dioon mejiae out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of dioon mejiae to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten dioon mejiae, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is dioon mejiae toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dioon mejiae toxic to cats?

Yes — dioon mejiae is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies cycads (Cycas and Zamia spp.) as toxic; as a true cycad, Dioon mejiae contains cycasin and related glycosides. All parts, especially the seeds, can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, liver failure and death. Keep well away from pets and seek a vet immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dioon mejiae?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies cycads (Cycas and Zamia spp.) as toxic; as a true cycad, Dioon mejiae contains cycasin and related glycosides. All parts, especially the seeds, can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, liver failure and death. Keep well away from pets and seek a vet immediately if ingestion is suspected. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to dioon mejiae.

What should I do if my cat ate dioon mejiae?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is dioon mejiae toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dioon mejiae is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dioon mejiae pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dioon mejiae?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full dioon mejiae pet-safety